Vehicle Description
Dressed in a coveted color and running in impressive form, this
1996 Chevrolet Corvette is ready to provide smile-inducing miles
and miles for its next lucky owner. It has that magnetic curb
appeal the model is renowned for and, having logged fewer than
50,000 miles, this is a car that you'll be able to take out and
enjoy right away.
As a 1996, this Vette was among the last members of the model's
fourth generation, which equipped it with a sleeker design, as well
as an entirely new and improved chassis. Also, this generation's
vastly improved exterior construction equips it to better handle
dings and dents than ever before, and the benefits of that
technology are on display - this Corvette's high impact black
exterior still looks sharp. The featured Targa top really aligns
nicely with its surroundings, and being fairly lightweight, it
makes for an easy proposition to shift from open air driving to a
more enclosed environment behind the wheel. Direct your attention
to the back of the car and you'll see another one of its defining
design cues - a glass hatchback that provides improved access to
the rear storage area while also enhancing the car's singular body
lines. This Corvette's fold-down headlights were one of the model's
defining features for decades, but showed some functional issues on
occasion. That's not the case here. This 1996's headlights raise
into position without issue and sit nice and flush when they're in
their lowered position.
Inside, the black leather interior has come through the years
looking pretty strong. The bucket seats show a bit of wear, but not
at a level you would expect from a car of this vintage, and the
dash area appears surprisingly fresh, with no cracks or warping to
be found. The center console is also still in good shape and has an
AM/FM stereo that includes a cassette player just above it - when
was the last time you had a chance to bust out your collection?
Comfort and convenience features include power steering that offers
plenty of feel for the road, power seats, windows and mirrors, a
tilt steering column, and a rear window defogger. The air
conditioning system is totally intact and will likely require just
a bit of attention to regain top form. Take a peek in back, and you
might be surprised at just how much room will be at your disposal,
courtesy of this Corvette's fourth generation design.
This Corvette's fuel injected LT4 engine is running strong - it's
good for 350 horsepower, plus, which is more than enough to equip
this lightweight car with spirited performance -and it pairs with a
6-speed manual transmission that puts full control of the engine's
output in the hands of the driver. The engine sits in a
well-maintained compartment, with fresh looking wires and hoses in
clear view. The 3.45 ratio rear end equips this drivetrain with
strong off the line acceleration, while also keeping the revs nice
and low at highway speeds. Step on the accelerator and the engine
exhales into a Borla exhaust that sends out a great exhaust note.
Corvettes have featured independent suspensions in both front and
back for decades, so this '96 is adept at handling uneven surfaces
while cornering, sparing you annoying wheel hop while at the helm.
A set of 17" ZR1 wheels complements the appearance of this timeless
sports car.
This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 is an impressive representative of
its iconic model and offers a first-class driving experience, along
with open-air versatility. It also comes with an extra set of stock
wheels without tires. Call today!
